The following reviews the requirements, expectations and application tracks for earning and maintaining the AS designation.
How do the membership changes affect earning or maintaining an Approved Supervision designation?
- Individuals must still obtain and maintain the Clinical Fellow designation by way of the licensure track or evaluative track to become and remain an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. The Clinical Fellow designation must now be renewed every two years.
Documents needed for the Clinical Fellow renewal process:
- Completed renewal form including the statement of professional ethics and verification of 20 hours of continuing education* in marriage and family issues/therapy completed during each renewal period.
- 3 hours of continuing education must be devoted to professional ethics.
- 1 hour must be devoted to cultural competence.
- Individuals who are licensed or registered in other mental health fields can apply to become an AAMFT Approved Supervisor provided they have successfully earned the Clinical Fellow designation and have met the education and supervision requirements to achieve the designation.
- Professional Members can only be granted the designation if meeting the requirements under the COAMFTE doctoral track. They have to hold the Clinical Fellow designation by their first renewal deadline.
What are the various application tracks for the Approved Supervisor designation?
There are now 3 different tracks under which members can apply for the AAMFT Approved Supervisor Designation:
- Regular Track
- Must hold Clinical Fellow Designation
- Candidates with less than 5 years but a minimum of 18 months of supervision experience
- Must complete a minimum of 180 hours of supervision with 36 hours of mentoring
- Must complete the AAMFT 30 hours fundamentals of supervision course
- COAMFTE Doctoral Track
Professional Members who graduate from a COAMFTE doctoral program whose supervision fundamentals course has been reviewed and pre-approved by AAMFT and after completion of all designation requirements may apply for the designation under this track.
- Applicants under this track must complete a minimum of 18 months of supervision training experience
- They must complete a minimum of 180 hours of supervision with 36 hours of mentoring
- Must transfer to Clinical Fellow designation by the time of their first 5-year term renewal
- Alternate Pathway to Achieving the AAMFT Approved Supervisor Designation- Credit Experience Track
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Years of Supervision |
30-hour Fundamentals Course |
Minimum Hours of Supervision |
Hours of Mentoring Needed |
Letters of Recommendation |
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< 5 years |
Current standards apply for all candidates |
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|
Yes |
180 |
36 |
0 |
|
|
< 5 years and received post-degree clinical hours under an AAMFT Approved Supervisor |
Yes |
180 |
30 |
1 |
|
5 years |
Yes |
600 |
27 |
2 |
|
10 years |
Yes |
1,200 |
18 |
2 |
|
15 years |
Yes |
1,800 |
9 |
2 |
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20 years |
Yes |
2,400 |
0 |
2 |
Are there any changes to the renewal process for the Approved Supervisor designation?
There are no changes to the renewal requirements brought about by the Bylaws change. To maintain the Approved Supervisor designation:
- They must hold the Clinical Fellow designation
- They must complete the AAMFT 6-hour supervision refresher course within the 2 years of their designation renewal
- Designation renewal application must be submitted within 1 year of their designation renewal date
Whom should I contact if I have further questions regarding the Approved Supervisor designation?
We encourage you to schedule a Consultation. Current AAMFT Approved Supervisors or AAMFT members who are currently in training for the AAMFT Approved Supervisor designation, or who are planning to become an AAMFT Approved Supervisor in the future, can consult with AAMFT’s Approved Supervisor Designation Manager regarding any questions you may have about the AAMFT Approved Supervisor standards, pre-requisites and requirements for the designation, maintaining and renewing the designation, clarification on the Approved Supervisor handbook, etc.
Consultations are in 15 minute increments. Schedule a phone consultation at this link .
Will there be any changes to the Approved Supervision Course offerings?
Due to a high demand in courses, we are currently working diligently to offer more courses for the July-September quarter.
Is there a waitlist for the Approved Supervision Courses that are sold out?
Rather than create a waitlist to fill openings in the event of a cancellation, we will post open spots on the website. Please keep checking the Approved Supervision Resources page for updates. We will be announcing the October - December course schedule on September 7th at 1:00pm, Eastern Time.
Other questions?
Please contact Member Services at central@aamft.org or call 703-838-9808. Our office hours are from 8:30am to 5:00pm, Eastern, Monday-Friday.
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